Monday, Nov. 22, 2021
WEST NEWS ADVISORY
Here are the top Western stories so far today from The Canadian Press. All times are local unless otherwise stated. Entries are subject to change as news develops. If you have questions you can contact B.C./Yukon bureau chief Kevin Ward at kevin.ward@thecanadianpress.com, 604-692-1160, acting Prairies bureau chief Chris Purdy at chris.purdy@thecanadianpress.com, 780-412-6252, or acting Prairies news editor Colette Derworiz at colette.derworiz@thecanadianpress.com, 780-412-6263, or B.C./Yukon news editor Terri Theodore at terri.theodore@thecanadianpress.com, 604-692-1171.
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Calgary rugby player named as B.C. mudslide victim
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- Last Monday, as flooding and mudslides ravaged British Columbia, Dean Hopkins got a distraught call from his close friend's wife, saying her husband was missing. , Photos: 1
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B.C. officials to provide update on flooding
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada -- British Columbia officials are set to provide an update on flooding in the province today, as a rain storm in the north is set to move south. , Photos: 1
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Revenues up, deficit down in pre-flood B.C. update
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada -- British Columbia's finance minister says the province economy was on track toward a strong economic rebound in its latest financial results to the end of September, but uncertainties remain especially stemming from the damage caused by recent floods and mudslides. , Photos: 1
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Air Canada increases cargo capacity to Vancouver
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada -- Air Canada says it has increased cargo capacity into and out of Vancouver in the wake of the flooding that cut highway links to the city. , Photos: 1
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Provinces detail COVID vaccine plans for children
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Parents across the country are learning how soon their children can get an appointment for a COVID-19 shot now that the pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been approved by Health Canada.
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Saskatchewan to start vaccinating kids Wednesday
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada -- Saskatchewan says it expects to get its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine for children on Tuesday and will begin vaccinations Wednesday. , Photos: 1
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Alberta landlord's vaccine mandate likely a first
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- An Alberta-based rental housing provider says it hopes to set a precedent with its decision to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from new tenants. , Photos: 1
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Lush to deactivate Instagram, Facebook accounts
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- Lush Cosmetics says it will deactivate its Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat accounts on Friday in an effort to address what it says are consumers' mental health challenges. , Photos: 1
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